By Daily Press staff
Santa Monica Superior Court Commissioner Bobbi Tillmon took out nomination papers to run for Judge, announcing her candidacy for the seat currently held by retiring Judge Morris B. Jones. For the past 11 years, Tillmon has presided over the Family Law Department for the West District. Tillmon hears dissolution of marriage proceedings, paternity suits, child custody cases, child and spousal support issues and domestic violence matters. In 1994, Tillmon was ranked No. 1 out of more than 180 commissioner applicants when she was elected to office by the Superior Court judges.
Retiring after 16 years on the bench, Judge Jones supports Tillmon to replace him.
“I’ve known Bobbi Tillmon for more than 20 years,” he said. “She will be an asset to everyone in Los Angeles who uses the legal system. She’ll do an excellent job.”
Before being appointed commissioner, Tillmon was in private practice for 16 years, compiling a combination of family law, criminal and civil litigation experience. During her years in private practice and continuing after her election to the bench, Tillmon has been a sought-after speaker and trainer on a wide range of topics, serving on local, statewide and national panels and task forces dealing with domestic violence, civil harassment and family law issues. Tillmon served on the State of California Child Support Advisory Task Force, as well as the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Child Support Advisory Council. Tillmon also has trained several local police departments on the issue of domestic violence court procedures.
An alumna of the University of Southern California and USC Law School, Tillmon is married and has two adult children.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 4, 2006. Read the original PDF.